Derby County confirm loan exit for out-of-favour Paul Warne ace who featured against Blackburn Rovers

The Rams have kickstarted their Championship campaign with a 4-2 defeat at the hands of Blackburn Rovers.

It was a far-from-ideal start for Paul Warne, who will be aiming to avoid relegation, but the EFL Cup provided some much-needed momentum.

A 2-1 victory over local side Chesterfield on Tuesday night helped secure passage into the second round of the competition while reinstalling that winning feeling.

Derby will be hopeful to kick on from there, with Pride Park playing host to Middlesbrough on Saturday.

However, one squad member won’t be involved in the match after sealing a loan exit, despite featuring in the opening game of the season.

Derby will be without midfielder Tyrese Fornah this season, following a season-long loan move to League Two outfit Salford City.